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NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
A full-frame Nikon Z-mount power zoom with a constant f/4 aperture, internal zooming and controls designed for video recording.
- Mount
- Nikon Z mount
- Focal length
- 28–135 mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Stabilisation
- No
- Weight
- 1,210 g
What reviewers say
Both reviews praise the image detail and smooth electronic zoom operation. Digital Camera World finds useful video controls and negligible focus breathing, but weaker lab-test corners at shorter focal lengths, no optical stabilisation and substantial weight for stills. VIDEO SALON finds sharp footage at 28, 50 and 135 mm, responsive zoom stopping and a useful resistance in the focus ring. Its Sony comparison used an adapter on a Nikon Z9, so those comparative results describe that particular setup.
From digitalcameraworld.com and videosalon.jp
Specifications
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- Lens type
- Zoom
- Focal length
- 28–135 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Optical construction
- 18 elements in 13 groups
- Special elements
- Three ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
- Coatings
- Meso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
- Diaphragm
- Nine rounded blades
- Angle of view
- FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
- Mounts
- Nikon Z mount
- Image circle
- Full frame
Focus and stabilisation
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.34 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25×
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Autofocus detail
- Stepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
- Focus distance detail
- Minimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
- Magnification detail
- Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
- Stabilisation detail
- No optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
- Video features
- Focus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Yes
- Filter diameter
- 95 mm
- Maximum diameter
- 105 mm
- Length
- 177.5 mm
- Weight
- 1,210 g
- Controls
- Zoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
- Zoom design
- Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
- Filter detail
- 95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
- Weather resistance
- Maker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
- Dimensions detail
- Approximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
- Weight detail
- Approximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
- Tripod mount
- Tripod collar with removable foot
- In the box
- LC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
- Release detail
- Nikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date
Pros and cons
Pros
- Eleven selectable power-zoom speeds on supported cameras
- Internal zoom and focus mechanisms
- Minimum focus distance of 0.34 m at 28–50 mm
Cons
- No optical vibration reduction
- Approximately 1,210 g with tripod collar
Closest rivals
Model | Mount | Focal length | Max aperture | Stabilisation | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z mount | 24–120 mm | f/4 | No | 630 g | Dec 2021 | |
| Nikon Z mount | 24–105 mm | f/4–7.1 | No | 350 g | Jan 2026 | |
| Nikon Z mount | 28–75 mm | f/2.8 | No | 565 g | Jan 2022 |
Sources
- nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/lenses/mirrorless/nikkor-z-28-135mm-f4-pz
- nikonusa.com/press-room/28-135mm-f4-pz
- nikon.co.uk/en_GB/learn-and-explore/magazine/gear/the-new-nikkor-z-28-135mm-f4-…
- digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/lenses/nikon-z-28-135mm-f-4-pz-review
- videosalon.jp/report/nikkor-z28-135mm-fepz28-135mm
Photo: Nikon UK lens photograph
- NIKKOR Z 28–135mm f/4 PZ, angle 3, tripod collar foot: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/195302-en-z28-135_4_angle3_web-v36D8ADF6FF24…
- NIKKOR Z 28–135mm f/4 PZ, angle 4, tripod collar foot: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/197144-en-z28-135_4_angle4-vD51CFB7E92DC.png
- NIKKOR Z 28–135mm f/4 PZ, mounted on nikon z9: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/197145-en-z9_z28-135_4_front34l-vC30B6213DD7…
- NIKKOR Z 28–135mm f/4 PZ mounted on Nikon Z9 in a video rig: nikon.co.uk/globalassets/digizuite/197136-en-z9_video_rig-vD3C9E9618B17.png
